Eudora Welty once said "A good snapshot stops a moment from running away." & Lewis Hine has stated " If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera." I don't know about you, but these quotes seem to echo my sentiments exactly! I've always had a love of photography. & Although my computer's hard drive is full of thousands & thousands of pictures, unfortunately, I'm not exactly the world's best photographer. That's why I am thrilled, giddy & completely overjoyed (have I convinced you how excited I am yet?) to announce & introduce you to our next Mother's Day Giveaway...
Now, I realize that Just Spotted has readers from all over the country, but we will be limiting this giveaway to those who live in, near or around Orange County. Or anyone willing to run, hop, skip, drive or fly to the OC, because one lucky person is going to win an on-location Orange County portrait sitting & a complimentary 8x10 portrait (a package worth a whopping $320) from Michelle Photography.
I have to admit, that we don't even have a winner yet, already I'm seriously jealous. Michelle is an incredibly talented photographer. As I'm sure you can see - her work speaks for itself. But C & I aren't the only ones who think Michelle is fabulous... her work has been featured in several ads & magazines (including Modern Bride & Ceremony Magazine just to name a few).
So are you as excited as I am yet? Have you checked out Michelle's website & viewed some of her incredible work yet? Once you do, you will definitely fall in love - all of her photos are stunning! Ready to win your very own on-location Orange County photo shoot with Michelle?Here's the nitty-gritty:
* You have until Midnight PST on Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 to enter.
* Simply leave a comment on THIS post.
* Anyone can enter (so tell your friends), although anonymous comments will be ignored unless accompanied by an email address.
* Please, just one entry per person.
* The winner will be randomly picked & announced Monday.
xoxo, C & K, and Michelle Photography
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I would LOVE to win this giveaway!! Pick me!! :o)
Please pick me :) I really need some family shots and I checked out her website and I'm drooling. I must win.
What beautiful pictures! This shoot would be perfect for our baby girl that will be here in a couple of weeks.
My husband and I would love an outdoor photo opp!!! They do gorgeous work! THANKS!
Michelle's pictures are absolutely beautiful. She sure knows how to capture the moment...that is a true gift! I would love to have her capture our moments!!
Beautiful photos. We've never had a photo shoot with a professional (never broken out past Target or Sears) with our boys, so this would be fun!
Wow. Beautiful photos.
beautiful photos!
I am so in!!! I would love my family photographed...I am in LA and would drive down in a heartbeat!
Beautiful photographer! I would love it, sadly our family of five has never had family pictures taken!
allison@pluginpr.com
oooh! My husband and I were just talking about how we need to have some family photos taken with our 18 month old daughter! This would be a dream! Thanks!
I would love to have our family photographed! Pick me!!
Wow - I would so love this. Thanks,
Maureen (jnomaxx at hotmail dot com)
She's so talented! Love the photographs.
mormishmom at gmail dot com
We need a photo session BAAAADDDDD..... Gotta win. Gotta win!
Michelle, your pictures are gorgeous~!
I finally need to win!
I would really, really like to win this! I love pictures! Pick ME!
I would absolutely LOVE to win this! We could use a new family picture.
I would love to win! I have a 5 yr old and a 2 yr old and we do not have a family picture. Terrible!! Michelle's talent is extraordinary. Fingers crossed I get picked!!
can't pass up free photo session!
bbendheim at gmail
As a photographer myself - it is so hard to get a photo of my family (because I am always behind the lens). I would LOVE to have someone take a photo of our family that has recently grown for four to five. :)
jennifer@jennifergilmore.com
I would love to be entered into this giveaway. Thanks so much!
scrappermg@cox.net
These are all beautiful pictures. I know she would take great photos of my family!
Oh yes please. This would mean a lot :)
I've been wanting to have a family portrait done. This would be an awesome prize!
Beautiful pictures . . . we have a little 8 month old boy, and we haven't had professional family pictures taken yet, so this would be perfect!
ailie(underscore)dukes(at)hotmail(dot)com
oh how i'd love to win!!
I would love the opportunity to "freeze" my little boy in time with these photographs! Fingers crossed!
tsteely(at)gmail(dot)com
I have 2 little boys that I would LOVE to get some cute pictures of. I don't have any professionals of them! This would just be perfect!
Oh my heart melts just thinking of how adorable my children would be captured in her beautiful photos! Thanks so much for this chance!
daxkimd@juno.com
Michelle is so talented...I'd love to win!!!
Oh I would love to win!! I'm pregnant and would do a belly shot session. Great giveaway . . . pick me, pick me! :)
Wow, I'm so impressed with her work! I would love to win.
Ooh! Pick me, please!!
I'm commenting for my Sister-in-law that is AMAZING. She is getting herself through school while her husband works 10 billion jobs and all the while raising 2 CUTE boys that are 10.5 months apart!!! She needs this!!!
what a wonderful giveaway. i am totally in.
She is so talented and I'd love to get my christmas pictures out of the way earlier than later this year. Fantastic giveaway!!
This would be awesome. Have not had family picture taken in years.
luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net
Would love to win a free photo session!
i love photo shoots! pick me!
We are in serious need a photo shoot. I would LOVE to win. Hope I get picked.
A shoot would be awesome. THanks!
lindsmoore55 at yahoo dot com
Wow I'd love to win a photoshoot! My son just turned 1 and he's never had a professional portrait done. Would love to give him one of these!
I thought I'd throw my hat in the game....I have had Michelle do our pictures before, but I know we'll be needing her services again soon!! She's the best!!:)
i would love a family shot!!!
Wow What an amzing amazing giveaway!! Count me in!
wow, this is great! i would love to win. maybe she could make my pregnant self look beautiful.
We just added a new member to our family and could use a new picture! I would love Michelle to take it!
Winning a session from Michelle would be like winning the lottery!!! Crossing my fingers!
Will travel for free photo shoot with Michelle!! Keely is turning 1 this summer
Yay, I'd love a portrait session! Michelle is so talented!
The pictures are breathtaking! With a new baby due to arrive next month and with no money in the bank - I would love Michelle Photography to capture the beauty of our little princess. Thanks a million!
Wow, what a great and unique photographer. I would be honored to win this wonderful gift!!! I am always the one behind the camera, and having jowels, I need a real photographer to make me look good against the adorable boys in my family. THanks, and I hope I win!!!
Michelle is the bomb.com
I've never taken pictures in a professional setting. Pick me please!
The new baby is almost here, so a photo session is a must have!!
I love your photography! Please pick me. I need some for my new family =)
michelle.robel@gmail.com
My daughter is turning 1 and NEEDS her pictures done by Michelle! She is the best photographer out there! PICK ME!
I never win anything...but I will give it a try:) Love your pictures...you are very talented!
pick me!!! great photography is always cherished!
pick me! my sister needs engagement photos!!!
I don't live in Orange County, but I visit often (and can always use and excuse to visit again), I'd love a chance to have pro portraits done in one of my favorite places on earth. :)
Michelle is the best! She did my bridals and is amazing. I just had a baby and will be moving back to O.C. in a month. We desperately need family pictures! Pick Me!
Beautiful photos - and great name. I aspired to be a Michelle (with 2 L's) back in 1st grade. The goldfish bowl one is my favorite.
We just had our fouth baby and she is not in any of our family pics.
I would so love to wub this. I live in the OC.
jen62728@aol.com
My wife sent me over to enter.
thanks
Brian
larsonbp68@aol.com
What gorgeous pictures! My little boy is almost one and I haven't been able to get professional pictures of him, though I want some SO bad! I hope I win, this would be PERFECT!
pick me, pick me!
hutchcal7@hotmail.com
Michelle photographed my wedding and all my pictures since then they have all gone downhill. I now have a baby and would love to get some good pictures of the family!! Pick me, pick me!!
I just had a new baby boy on May 14 and am friends with Francesca. I loved the photo that I saw of Sophie. I would be so honored to have Joshua be photographed by you as well. :)
if only i could be so lucky...
My 3 year old has never had professional photos taken since she hates taking pics but she's starting to cooperate a little bit. This could be a great opportunity so please pick me!
Love your blog! This is a great giveway!
keeping my fingers crossed...hmmmmmm...am I feeling lucky?!?!?!
I'm so honored Mason is one of the pictures Michelle is the best and I just wanted to let everyone know whoever wins is really in for the best photos of their life my little boy Mason at the top priceless!!
I would love to win. critterchild@hotmail.com
Her portfolio is gorgeous! We are due for some family pictures - sign me up!
nice pictures...
You are soooo talented, and a great neighbor!
Great pictures!
Wow. Lovely pictures. Sounds like a blast!
What a wonderful giveaway! And beautiful photography! I would love to be entered in the drawing!
pick me! pick me! what a fantastic giveaway!
We love Michelle Photography! If I win I am using it to capture my pregnant belly. It is not big yet since I am only 13 weeks, but it will be big soon.
Oh, I want this! It would be perfect for my four boys, which includes my brand-new fresh from heaven baby.
would LOVE to have Michelle shoot my family...would be a workout for her for sure with my 4 kiddos 5 and under, but they are all purdy :)
xoxo
Tonya
PLEASE PLEASE pick me!! I just love Michelle!!! My email is ShaunaAloha12@yahoo.com... :o)
oh i hope i get picked. it's been years since we had them done.
Michelle is amazing! I would love to have photos done by her!!
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